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Mar 17, 2025 · posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

F-35 Stealth Fighters & Canada's Concerns

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdcxSodPcKU

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TWIT's Website
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n0qcu

Supporting Founder

Last reply A moment ago · posted in SatelliteGuys Support Center

Getting logged out frequently

Hey Scott
I get logged out several times a day (I think it's been since the last update) any idea why because it is becoming really annoying

Thanks

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harshness

Today at 6:33 PM

Also, make sure you don't have anything running either as a browser extension or a browser configuration option that deletes cookies (typically "delete cookies on exit").

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n0qcu

Today at 6:47 PM

harshness said:
Also, make sure you don't have anything running either as a browser extension or a browser configuration option that deletes cookies (typically "delete cookies on exit").

I Don't

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harshness

Today at 6:51 PM

n0qcu said:
I Don't

The fact that you're having this problem suggests that you do.

Make sure the "keep me logged in" checkbox is ticked.

These cookies are issued on a per-device basis. If you're getting logged out on multiple devices, there's something else in play.

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b4pjoe

Today at 7:11 PM

I kind of have the same issue but only on my iPhone or iPad. The "keep me logged in" checkbox is checked but after I login in works fine for that day but the next day I am always logged out but only on my iPad or iPhone. I have deleted cookies and ALL website data multiple times but it still happens over night every night unless I use a different browser. It only happens using Safari on the iPhone and iPad but not on my iMac. I have given up on it and just log back in everyday. I have checked settings but nothing has helped. And it didn't just start recently. It has been happening for quite a while. And it only happens here, DBSTalk and Facebook. All other websites keep me logged in even in Safari on iPad and iPhone.

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harshness

Today at 7:22 PM

b4pjoe said:
I have checked settings but nothing has helped.

Are you running any third-party antivirus/protection software on your iDevices?

This isn't about corrupt cookies; it is about good cookies getting systematically whacked.

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comfortably_numb

58 minutes ago

harshness said:
This isn't about corrupt cookies

I love me some cookies..

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b4pjoe

A moment ago

harshness said:
Are you running any third-party antivirus/protection software on your iDevices?

No.

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Linus Tech Tips

31 minutes ago · posted in Linus Tech Tips

3 Things We Got Wrong About The Steam Machine

Time for another AWESOME video from Linus Tech Tips!

View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2cmyWlxqkkI

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Linus on Facebook
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Bruce

Supporting Founder Lifetime Supporter

Last reply 33 minutes ago · posted in DIRECTV General Forum

DirecTV’s Subscribers Number

Thanks to Fitch Ratings ( who gives the ratings on Credit and debt, as approved by the SEC, so they have accurate numbers) we have the totals.

DIRECTV's video subscriber base is the third-largest traditional multi-channel video programming distributor (MVPD) in the U.S. with about 8.2 million subscribers at the end of 1Q26.

The last time it was reported, it was 8.8M at the end of 2Q25, so only a 600,000 loss for 3 quarters, which is a major improvement, since for many years before that, it was losing 500,000 a quarter, 2 Million a year.

It is now losing less than Dish/Sling combined, I believe the Genre Packs are helping to retain and get subscribers.

https://www.fitchratings.com/research/corporate-finance/fitch-rates-directv-proposed-senior-secured-debt-offering-bb-rr2-11-05-2026

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raoul5788

May 19, 2026

They have one less as of May 15th. I just couldn't justify almost $150 a month any more. I went to Fubo. Edit: And I've been a Directv customer for 30 years!

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b4pjoe

May 19, 2026

raoul5788 said:
They have one less as of May 15th. I just couldn't justify almost $150 a month any more. I went to Fubo.

Fubo would be a non starter for me. Missing channels:

NBCUniversal Channels: NBC local affiliates, USA Network, Bravo, CNBC, MSNBC, E!, Syfy, Telemundo, and the Golf Channel.
NBC Sports: Regional sports networks like NBC Sports Bay Area, Boston, California, and Philadelphia are also off the air.
Warner Bros. Discovery Channels: TBS, TNT, TruTV, CNN, Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, Food Network, and Animal Planet.
A&E Networks: A&E, History, Lifetime, and Vice.
AMC Networks: AMC, IFC, SundanceTV, and WE tv

Plus most of its live TV channels and sports broadcasts are currently delivered in 720p.

Jimbo

May 19, 2026

b4pjoe said:
Fubo would be a non starter for me. Missing channels:

NBCUniversal Channels: NBC local affiliates, USA Network, Bravo, CNBC, MSNBC, E!, Syfy, Telemundo, and the Golf Channel.

NBC Sports: Regional sports networks like NBC Sports Bay Area, Boston, California, and Philadelphia are also off the air.

Warner Bros. Discovery Channels: TBS, TNT, TruTV, CNN, Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, Food Network, and Animal Planet.

A&E Networks: A&E, History, Lifetime, and Vice.

AMC Networks: AMC, IFC, SundanceTV, and WE tv

Plus most of its live TV channels and sports broadcasts are currently delivered in 720p.

YouTube TV

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raoul5788

May 19, 2026

b4pjoe said:
Fubo would be a non starter for me. Missing channels:

NBCUniversal Channels: NBC local affiliates, USA Network, Bravo, CNBC, MSNBC, E!, Syfy, Telemundo, and the Golf Channel.

NBC Sports: Regional sports networks like NBC Sports Bay Area, Boston, California, and Philadelphia are also off the air.

Warner Bros. Discovery Channels: TBS, TNT, TruTV, CNN, Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, Food Network, and Animal Planet.

A&E Networks: A&E, History, Lifetime, and Vice.

AMC Networks: AMC, IFC, SundanceTV, and WE tv

Plus most of its live TV channels and sports broadcasts are currently delivered in 720p.

Understandable. It's always a choice of price vs channels. The $60/month difference made my choice easier.

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Arctic_fox

Jun 12, 2026

Jimbo said:
YouTube TV

YTTV don't carry the Regional sports channels

Jimbo

Jun 12, 2026

Arctic_fox said:
YTTV don't carry the Regional sports channels

RSN's ... are they still Alive ?

Unless your looking for the Non Major sports,,they are pretty pointless.

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b4pjoe

Jun 12, 2026

raoul5788 said:
Understandable. It's always a choice of price vs channels. The $60/month difference made my choice easier.

I see Fubo is getting the NBC Universal channels back. That will help them.

NBCUniversal Channels Like Telemundo and Bravo Are Returning to Fubo

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Arctic_fox

Jun 12, 2026

Jimbo said:
RSN's ... are they still Alive ?

Unless your looking for the Non Major sports,,they are pretty pointless.

NESN and spectrum sportsnet is i don't know about the others

raoul5788

Jun 13, 2026

b4pjoe said:
I see Fubo is getting the NBC Universal channels back. That will help them.
NBCUniversal Channels Like Telemundo and Bravo Are Returning to Fubo

And my package is going up $15/month!

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Arctic_fox

Jun 13, 2026

raoul5788 said:
And my package is going up $15/month!

have you tried to call in and threaten to cancel and see how that works out??? have you tried going back onto directv.com and making a new acct for discounts posing as a new sub.. it worked for me when ATT destroyed it :biggrin

raoul5788

Jun 14, 2026

Arctic_fox said:
have you tried to call in and threaten to cancel and see how that works out??? have you tried going back onto directv.com and making a new acct for discounts posing as a new sub.. it worked for me when ATT destroyed it

I got a big discount for returning.

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Jimbo

Friday at 9:20 AM

raoul5788 said:
I got a big discount for returning.

When I( talked with them a few weeks ago, they called me.
They offered me the Choice package (I had the Ultimate) (I also wasn't in from of my computer , so I couldn't check things out)
I figured if they could beat $80, I'd listen ... her best offer was $120, PASS...

The package I HAD with Sat was costing me $140 ... again HARD PASS.

Arctic_fox

Saturday at 2:31 PM

Jimbo said:
When I( talked with them a few weeks ago, they called me.
They offered me the Choice package (I had the Ultimate) (I also wasn't in from of my computer , so I couldn't check things out)
I figured if they could beat $80, I'd listen ... her best offer was $120, PASS...

The package I HAD with Sat was costing me $140 ... again HARD PASS.

they offered me the new customer deals and a 300.00 prepaid visa to leave DISH along there were going to waive the 49.00 activation fee

, the deal breaker was id'e be stuck with an HR-54 and not an HS-17. and there's no more wired gemini's for new subs or that's what i was told. and billing and tech support is still in the ATT eco system

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b4pjoe

Saturday at 2:37 PM

Arctic_fox said:
they offered me the new customer deals and a 300.00 prepaid visa to leave DISH along there were going to waive the 49.00 activation fee , the deal breaker was id'e be stuck with an HR-54 and not an HS-17. and there's no more wired gemini's for new subs or that's what i was told. and billing and tech support is still in the ATT eco system

I just got a wired Gemini a few weeks ago. Also my bill comes from DIRECTV…not AT&T though I do understand not all peoples bill have been switched back to DIRECTV yet.

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navychop

Saturday at 11:03 PM

Leaving Hopper Land for buggy whips?

Jimbo

Sunday at 8:19 AM

Arctic_fox said:
they offered me the new customer deals and a 300.00 prepaid visa to leave DISH along there were going to waive the 49.00 activation fee , the deal breaker was id'e be stuck with an HR-54 and not an HS-17. and there's no more wired gemini's for new subs or that's what i was told. and billing and tech support is still in the ATT eco system

Personally, IF I ever went back with Sat, I would definitely take the HR54 ... but each set up is different from house to house, what works for you ... in reality, I would probably go streaming instead, as my needs have changed, I no longer need a portable recvr to use while camping.

Don in CT

33 minutes ago

Arctic_fox said:
NESN and spectrum sportsnet is i don't know about the others

I doubt NESN is doing great with the Sox in the tank.

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Lon.TV

Today at 7:02 PM · posted in Lon.TV

GMKTec G11 Mini PC Review - A Budget (by 2026 standards) Offering

Time for another AWESOME video from Lon Seidman of LON.TV!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bUGBHuazCE

Direct YouTube Link - GMKTec G11 Mini PC Review - A Budget (by 2026 standards) Offering
The Official LON.TV Website
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spacenerd

Last reply Today at 5:44 PM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Boost Mobile

I know this is for Dish TV service but was wondering if anyone has gone from Verizon to the Dish Boost Mobile cell phone service and would you recommend it.
John

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navychop

Jun 15, 2026

CDLs are in BIG demand. Ever notice how close to 100% of OTR trucks have hiring signs on them?

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HipKat

Jun 16, 2026

navychop said:
CDLs are in BIG demand. Ever notice how close to 100% of OTR trucks have hiring signs on them?

That's because the one good thing the administration is doing is finally going after the fake and non-domiciled CDL drivers, opening the door to hire more valid drivers and hopefully will push the rates back up.

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Arctic_fox

Monday at 4:11 PM

HipKat said:
That's because the one good thing the administration is doing is finally going after the fake and non-domiciled CDL drivers, opening the door to hire more valid drivers and hopefully will push the rates back up.

now let's get rid of the piss tanks and tampons off of diesels aka emissions crap since it can bankrupt someone!!! and get rid of ELD'S since they make some drivers drive like idiots trying to find a parking spot. starter mega carriers should not allow new drivers to train that's just a way for em to move cheap freight..

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HipKat

Monday at 8:03 PM

Arctic_fox said:
now let's get rid of the piss tanks and tampons off of diesels aka emissions crap since it can bankrupt someone!!! and get rid of ELD'S since they make some drivers drive like idiots trying to find a parking spot. starter mega carriers should not allow new drivers to train that's just a way for em to move cheap freight..

And when they get rid of driver-facing cameras, they'll start to attract the prototypical truck driver back to the industry.

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Arctic_fox

Yesterday at 2:01 PM

HipKat said:
And when they get rid of driver-facing cameras, they'll start to attract the prototypical truck driver back to the industry.

i own my own truck i don't have none of that crap :biggrin

just an outward facing cam for a**holes in 4 wheelers and the break checker's

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HipKat

Yesterday at 8:23 PM

Arctic_fox said:
i own my own truck i don't have none of that crap just an outward facing cam for a**holes in 4 wheelers and the break checker's

I thought about just buying my own, but goddang. I bought a nice 2000 W900L in 2004 for $52K. New they were just over 100K. Now, a new KW W990 is over $300,000.00
I couldn't afford a new one, but used truck prices are just as crazy

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telstar_1

Yesterday at 9:09 PM

My brother knows a source for lower cost used. They're automatics, if don't mind giving up shifting for self

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Arctic_fox

Today at 2:24 AM

HipKat said:
I thought about just buying my own, but goddang. I bought a nice 2000 W900L in 2004 for $52K. New they were just over 100K. Now, a new KW W990 is over $300,000.00
I couldn't afford a new one, but used truck prices are just as crazy

This is still true to this day. The w9's are going for 235.00k to 300k!!! but goddang id''e spend it on a kitty whopper over a frieghtshacker castacrap!!! I only buy new so i can get the manual trans and delete all of the safety crap like adaptive cruise and lane departure warning and all of that crap as that will have you pulling your hair out. truck prices are still crazy today!! and in my line of work i need a 170 inch sleeper since i can't park in choke and pukes or walmarts

. right now heavy haul is big with all of the AI data centers if your into flat bedding!!! my wife is already looking for our second truck. i just cringe when she shows me LMFAO :biggrin

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Arctic_fox

Today at 2:45 AM

telstar_1 said:
My brother knows a source for lower cost used. They're automatics, if don't mind giving up shifting for self

i know someone that's going to retire he's selling his truck' it has 200k miles on it with an 18 speed and cummings x15 with a 156 inch bunk year is a 2024, there's deals to be found and had out there!!!

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Arctic_fox

Today at 5:04 AM

HipKat said:
I thought about just buying my own, but goddang. I bought a nice 2000 W900L in 2004 for $52K. New they were just over 100K. Now, a new KW W990 is over $300,000.00
I couldn't afford a new one, but used truck prices are just as crazy

have you tried looking for an O/O that's going into retirement? sometimes you can get a good deal and the owner will work with you as far as financing they act as the bank when your done paying it off then they give you the title. the truck along with it's depreciation are tax write off's!!!

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navychop

Today at 7:50 AM

Arctic_fox said:
This is still true to this day. The w9's are going for 235.00k to 300k!!! but goddang id''e spend it on a kitty whopper over a frieghtshacker castacrap!!! I only buy new so i can get the manual trans and delete all of the safety crap like adaptive cruise and lane departure warning and all of that crap as that will have you pulling your hair out. truck prices are still crazy today!! and in my line of work i need a 170 inch sleeper since i can't park in choke and pukes or walmarts . right now heavy haul is big with all of the AI data centers if your into flat bedding!!! my wife is already looking for our second truck. i just cringe when she shows me LMFAO

Heh! I understood some of that!

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Arctic_fox

Today at 5:44 PM

navychop said:
CDLs are in BIG demand. Ever notice how close to 100% of OTR trucks have hiring signs on them?

the driver shortage is a bunch of BS. there is a shortage of GOOD drivers

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Marques Brownlee

Today at 5:42 PM · posted in Marques Brownlee

Top 5 Android 17 Features: I Swear It's New!

Time for another AWESOME video from Marques Brownlee!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrT4S9i3agE

Direct YouTube Link - Top 5 Android 17 Features: I Swear It's New!
The official MKBHD Website!
The MKBHD Store

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iBoston

Last reply Today at 5:20 PM · posted in Android and Enigma/Linux Based STB Discussion

AC3 downmix plugin

Well, i posted on another forum of a problem i was having. The 12000 transponder on 101ku has their AC3 signal whacked out. Been like that for awhile. My high end Audio receiver has much more pronounced glitches because it resets the audio when the glitch comes through. It's so annoying that i cannot listen to it. I figured out that if i turn on AC3 down-mix for the channels on the transponder, the audio glitches are resolved within the satellite receiver and sends a clean AC3 signal to the audio receiver. Now, there are still glitches, but its not very noticeable and am able to listen without being annoyed.

The problem is, its a pain to remember, oh for this channel i need AC3 pass-thru off, and this on, and run through the remote commands to enable/disable. I want 99.9% of the channels to be AC3 down-mix OFF. Only for the channels on this transponder do i want it On. Remedy. I wrote a E2 plugin that is very user friendly that i set the default mode, and then add the channels that i want opposite the default value, and the satellite receiver automatically turns AC3 down-mix on/off. Of course, its smart enough to only change the setting if it needs to.

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iBoston

Apr 20, 2026

Found two resolutions to the AC3 glitching :

Setup the channel as a RELAY channel, then the audio is perfect.

In another words, you set up an IPTV channel, that uses the following url :

Code:

http://[ip of e2]:[port (mine is 8001) / Channel Service Reference.

example :

Code:

http://IP:8001/1:0:1:2:1:0:816AEE0:0:0:0:

The other Option is just start a record. Then go into your movie list, and start watching the recording. You don't have to wait more then a couple seconds to start watching the recording, and since its recording, it will keep playing the stream. When your done watching the channel, stop the recording.

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cyberham

Apr 20, 2026

The recording trick does work to clean up the audio so it sounds good.

I have many folders of IPTV channels, but these were all set up using the iptv-org playlists plugin. On an Edision Mio+, I forget (or never knew) how to set up just one IPTV channel.

iBoston

Apr 20, 2026

cyberham said:
The recording trick does work to clean up the audio so it sounds good.

I have many folders of IPTV channels, but these were all set up using the iptv-org playlists plugin. On an Edision Mio+, I forget (or never knew) how to set up just one IPTV channel.

I use dreambox Edit 7.2.10 - That's what i use to modify my boutiques/favorites, and allows you to manually create a IPTV channel on the fly as a channel or edit the url/name of the IPTV channel.

The reason this works, apparently its a glitch in the DVB hardware. It is too strict, and the Gstreamer (which is whats used if your watching a stream or a file) is much more forgiving. I'm using a broadcom Si2166B and Si2166D tuner cards, so i suspect anyone using the same tuner card in their receivers would encounter the problem. Im curious if people using the FBC tuners have the same issue.

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SDA_FL_USA

Apr 20, 2026

iBoston said:
Found two resolutions to the AC3 glitching :

Setup the channel as a RELAY channel, then the audio is perfect.

In another words, you set up an IPTV channel, that uses the following url :

Code:

http://[ip of e2]:[port (mine is 8001) / Channel Service Reference.

example :

Code:

http://IP:8001/1:0:1:2:1:0:816AEE0:0:0:0:

The other Option is just start a record. Then go into your movie list, and start watching the recording. You don't have to wait more then a couple seconds to start watching the recording, and since its recording, it will keep playing the stream. When your done watching the channel, stop the recording.

Thanks, Yeah timeshift seems to work to fix the audio glitch also.

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cyberham

Today at 10:50 AM

This problem may now be fixed in TNAP 7. I can't detect the symptom anymore.

Check here.

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iBoston

Today at 5:20 PM

cyberham said:
This problem may now be fixed in TNAP 7. I can't detect the symptom anymore.

Check here.

I don't think that is the specific bug to the problem. As if it was detected as LPCM, then there would be no audio, and it mentions specifically to ATSC broadcasts. You might inquire and see if there might be another answer or bug fix that would account for this specific situation. But, I'm glad to hear your issue has resolved...

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TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Today at 5:12 PM · posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Intelligent Machines 876

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

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TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Today at 5:12 PM · posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Christina's Pick of the Week: Orb Stack

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CQ8PHdlwwc8

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Scott Greczkowski

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge

Last reply Today at 4:45 PM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Song Name Game Part 3!

Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne

Get it?

An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....

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harshness

Today at 10:32 AM

War Pigs - Black Sabbath

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